REPUBLIC VRS. AWU (D6/221/2022) [2024] GHACC 180 (11 June 2024)

REPUBLIC VRS. AWU (D6/221/2022) [2024] GHACC 180 (11 June 2024)

The prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused by adducing credible evidence of false representation, intent to defraud, and causing complainants to part with money. The evidence has not been discredited and essential elements of the offence are established.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS. AWU (D6/221/2022) [2024] GHACC 180 (11 June 2024)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Richie Susu Awu
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
11 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case to Answer
Outcome
submission of no case to answer overruled
Legal Topics
Defrauding by False Pretences, Submission of No Case to Answer, Prima Facie Case
Source Language
eng
Criminal Law Defrauding by False Pretences Submission of No Case to Answer Prima Facie Case

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Richie Susu Awu

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case to Answer

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case of defrauding by false pretences against the accused
  2. 2 Whether the submission of no case to answer should be upheld

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused by adducing credible evidence of false representation, intent to defraud, and causing complainants to part with money. The evidence has not been discredited and essential elements of the offence are established.

Court Disposition

submission of no case to answer overruled

Orders

  • Accused person is called upon to enter his defence